Stars High School

Individualized instruction in a small school setting

Stars High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The high school is part of an integrated treatment program that includes special day class instruction, mental health services, education and academic counseling. The mission of Stars High School is to provide each student with an individualized array of academic, emotional, behavioral, and vocational support to achieve the student’s educational goals.

In order to meet this mission, staff focus on the primary goal of fostering the skills, resources, and behavior necessary to achieve a successful transition to a less restrictive school environment (public school in student’s district). Individualized instruction is designed by an education specialists and is based on the IEP (Individual Education Plan.

Three options for instruction & counseling

School-based Therapy Enriched ProgramThe school day includes 4+ hours of an intensive mental health treatment program.

Counseling EnrichedLimited educational counseling is provided for students not needing the full day treatment program.

Supported Study ClassroomCredit recovery option, classroom, online, and at home study are combined for students up to age 22 who cannot attend daily due to work-study or other limitations. This allows them to earn credits independently at their own pace.

The referral process

1. School district sends a referral (IEP/Psychological Ed Evaluation) to Stars High School.

2. Stars High School sets up an interview/shadow day for the student.

3. Stars staff determine if the student is a good fit for the program.

Contact Info

News & Events

Stars High Completes WASC Accreditation Review

Stars High School recently completed its WASC review process and received a very favorable report from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Stars is among a small number of private special education schools that are WASC accredited.

Client Quotes

"I just graduated from high school and am hoping to go to college. I've been with the program for about 2 to 3 years. The program helped me to graduate. I did all my school work here. They helped me here." Young adult male, age 18